adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
addressverbUS /ˈædres/
speak to
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
airnounUS /er/
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
alarmedadjectiveUS /əˈlɑːrmd/
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The stranger alone disregarded the passing incidents.
AndconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
antipathiesnounUS /ænˈtɪpəθiz/
plural of “antipathy” — a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At the further extremity of a narrow, deep cavern in the rock, whose length appeared much extended by the perspective and the nature of the light by which it was seen, was seated the scout, holding a blazing knot of pine.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He seated himself on a projection of the rocks, whence he gave no other signs of consciousness than by the struggles of his spirit, as manifested in frequent and heavy sighs.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the further extremity of a narrow, deep cavern in the rock, whose length appeared much extended by the perspective and the nature of the light by which it was seen, was seated the scout, holding a blazing knot of pine.
bareadjectiveUS /ber/
completely unclothed
From this reading Smothered voices were next heard, as though men called to each other in the bowels of the earth, when a sudden light flashed upon those without, and laid bare the much-prized secret of the place.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
blazingadjectiveUS /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading At the further extremity of a narrow, deep cavern in the rock, whose length appeared much extended by the perspective and the nature of the light by which it was seen, was seated the scout, holding a blazing knot of pine.
bluntadjectiveUS /blʌnt/
having a broad or rounded end
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
bowelsnounUS /ˈbaʊəlz/
the center of the Earth
From this reading Smothered voices were next heard, as though men called to each other in the bowels of the earth, when a sudden light flashed upon those without, and laid bare the much-prized secret of the place.
BurnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Smothered voices were next heard, as though men called to each other in the bowels of the earth, when a sudden light flashed upon those without, and laid bare the much-prized secret of the place.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading At the further extremity of a narrow, deep cavern in the rock, whose length appeared much extended by the perspective and the nature of the light by which it was seen, was seated the scout, holding a blazing knot of pine.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
companionsnounUS /kəmˈpænjənz/
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
conductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
consciousnessnounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading He seated himself on a projection of the rocks, whence he gave no other signs of consciousness than by the struggles of his spirit, as manifested in frequent and heavy sighs.
deepadjectiveUS /diːp/
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading At the further extremity of a narrow, deep cavern in the rock, whose length appeared much extended by the perspective and the nature of the light by which it was seen, was seated the scout, holding a blazing knot of pine.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
disregardedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
not noticed inadvertently
From this reading The stranger alone disregarded the passing incidents.
distrustnounUS /dɪˈstrʌst/
doubt about someone's honesty
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Smothered voices were next heard, as though men called to each other in the bowels of the earth, when a sudden light flashed upon those without, and laid bare the much-prized secret of the place.
earthnounUS /ɜːrθ/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Smothered voices were next heard, as though men called to each other in the bowels of the earth, when a sudden light flashed upon those without, and laid bare the much-prized secret of the place.
equipmentsnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənts/
plural of “equipment” — an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
extendedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstendəd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading At the further extremity of a narrow, deep cavern in the rock, whose length appeared much extended by the perspective and the nature of the light by which it was seen, was seated the scout, holding a blazing knot of pine.
extremitynounUS /ekˈstreməti/
an external body part that projects from the body
From this reading At the further extremity of a narrow, deep cavern in the rock, whose length appeared much extended by the perspective and the nature of the light by which it was seen, was seated the scout, holding a blazing knot of pine.
femaleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːmeɪl/
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
flashedverbUS /flæʃt/
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Smothered voices were next heard, as though men called to each other in the bowels of the earth, when a sudden light flashed upon those without, and laid bare the much-prized secret of the place.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading He seated himself on a projection of the rocks, whence he gave no other signs of consciousness than by the struggles of his spirit, as manifested in frequent and heavy sighs.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading At the further extremity of a narrow, deep cavern in the rock, whose length appeared much extended by the perspective and the nature of the light by which it was seen, was seated the scout, holding a blazing knot of pine.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He seated himself on a projection of the rocks, whence he gave no other signs of consciousness than by the struggles of his spirit, as manifested in frequent and heavy sighs.
glideverbUS /ɡlaɪd/
move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Smothered voices were next heard, as though men called to each other in the bowels of the earth, when a sudden light flashed upon those without, and laid bare the much-prized secret of the place.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He seated himself on a projection of the rocks, whence he gave no other signs of consciousness than by the struggles of his spirit, as manifested in frequent and heavy sighs.
HeywardnounUS /ˈheɪwərd/
United States writer (1885-1940)
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He seated himself on a projection of the rocks, whence he gave no other signs of consciousness than by the struggles of his spirit, as manifested in frequent and heavy sighs.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
hithertoadverbUS /ˈhɪðɜːrˈtuː/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
holdingnounUS /ˈhoʊldɪŋ/
the act of retaining something
From this reading At the further extremity of a narrow, deep cavern in the rock, whose length appeared much extended by the perspective and the nature of the light by which it was seen, was seated the scout, holding a blazing knot of pine.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading The stranger alone disregarded the passing incidents.
IndianadjectiveUS /ˈɪndiən/
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At the further extremity of a narrow, deep cavern in the rock, whose length appeared much extended by the perspective and the nature of the light by which it was seen, was seated the scout, holding a blazing knot of pine.
judiciousadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
knotnounUS /nɑːt/
a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading At the further extremity of a narrow, deep cavern in the rock, whose length appeared much extended by the perspective and the nature of the light by which it was seen, was seated the scout, holding a blazing knot of pine.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading Smothered voices were next heard, as though men called to each other in the bowels of the earth, when a sudden light flashed upon those without, and laid bare the much-prized secret of the place.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At the further extremity of a narrow, deep cavern in the rock, whose length appeared much extended by the perspective and the nature of the light by which it was seen, was seated the scout, holding a blazing knot of pine.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Smothered voices were next heard, as though men called to each other in the bowels of the earth, when a sudden light flashed upon those without, and laid bare the much-prized secret of the place.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading He seated himself on a projection of the rocks, whence he gave no other signs of consciousness than by the struggles of his spirit, as manifested in frequent and heavy sighs.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Smothered voices were next heard, as though men called to each other in the bowels of the earth, when a sudden light flashed upon those without, and laid bare the much-prized secret of the place.
mindsnounUS /maɪndz/
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
movementnounUS /ˈmuːvmənt/
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading At the further extremity of a narrow, deep cavern in the rock, whose length appeared much extended by the perspective and the nature of the light by which it was seen, was seated the scout, holding a blazing knot of pine.
much-prized
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From this reading Smothered voices were next heard, as though men called to each other in the bowels of the earth, when a sudden light flashed upon those without, and laid bare the much-prized secret of the place.
mysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/
of an obscure nature
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading At the further extremity of a narrow, deep cavern in the rock, whose length appeared much extended by the perspective and the nature of the light by which it was seen, was seated the scout, holding a blazing knot of pine.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading At the further extremity of a narrow, deep cavern in the rock, whose length appeared much extended by the perspective and the nature of the light by which it was seen, was seated the scout, holding a blazing knot of pine.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Smothered voices were next heard, as though men called to each other in the bowels of the earth, when a sudden light flashed upon those without, and laid bare the much-prized secret of the place.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He seated himself on a projection of the rocks, whence he gave no other signs of consciousness than by the struggles of his spirit, as manifested in frequent and heavy sighs.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He seated himself on a projection of the rocks, whence he gave no other signs of consciousness than by the struggles of his spirit, as manifested in frequent and heavy sighs.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He seated himself on a projection of the rocks, whence he gave no other signs of consciousness than by the struggles of his spirit, as manifested in frequent and heavy sighs.
passingnounUS /ˈpæsɪŋ/
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The stranger alone disregarded the passing incidents.
perspectivenounUS /pərˈspektɪv/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading At the further extremity of a narrow, deep cavern in the rock, whose length appeared much extended by the perspective and the nature of the light by which it was seen, was seated the scout, holding a blazing knot of pine.
pinenounUS /paɪn/
a coniferous tree
From this reading At the further extremity of a narrow, deep cavern in the rock, whose length appeared much extended by the perspective and the nature of the light by which it was seen, was seated the scout, holding a blazing knot of pine.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Smothered voices were next heard, as though men called to each other in the bowels of the earth, when a sudden light flashed upon those without, and laid bare the much-prized secret of the place.
portionnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃən/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
projectionnounUS /prəˈdʒekʃən/
a prediction made by extrapolating from past observations
From this reading He seated himself on a projection of the rocks, whence he gave no other signs of consciousness than by the struggles of his spirit, as manifested in frequent and heavy sighs.
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
rocknounUS /rɑːk/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading At the further extremity of a narrow, deep cavern in the rock, whose length appeared much extended by the perspective and the nature of the light by which it was seen, was seated the scout, holding a blazing knot of pine.
rocksnounUS /rɑːks/
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading He seated himself on a projection of the rocks, whence he gave no other signs of consciousness than by the struggles of his spirit, as manifested in frequent and heavy sighs.
rudeadjectiveUS /ruːd/
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
saysnounUS /sez/
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading At the further extremity of a narrow, deep cavern in the rock, whose length appeared much extended by the perspective and the nature of the light by which it was seen, was seated the scout, holding a blazing knot of pine.
seatedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːtɪd/
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading He seated himself on a projection of the rocks, whence he gave no other signs of consciousness than by the struggles of his spirit, as manifested in frequent and heavy sighs.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At the further extremity of a narrow, deep cavern in the rock, whose length appeared much extended by the perspective and the nature of the light by which it was seen, was seated the scout, holding a blazing knot of pine.
sighsnounUS /saɪz/
plural of “sigh” — an utterance made by exhaling audibly
From this reading He seated himself on a projection of the rocks, whence he gave no other signs of consciousness than by the struggles of his spirit, as manifested in frequent and heavy sighs.
signsnounUS /saɪnz/
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading He seated himself on a projection of the rocks, whence he gave no other signs of consciousness than by the struggles of his spirit, as manifested in frequent and heavy sighs.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
SmotheredadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌðərd/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading Smothered voices were next heard, as though men called to each other in the bowels of the earth, when a sudden light flashed upon those without, and laid bare the much-prized secret of the place.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
solemnadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləm/
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading He seated himself on a projection of the rocks, whence he gave no other signs of consciousness than by the struggles of his spirit, as manifested in frequent and heavy sighs.
strainsnounUS /streɪnz/
plural of “strain” — (physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
strangernounUS /ˈstreɪndʒər/
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The stranger alone disregarded the passing incidents.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
strugglesnounUS /ˈstrʌɡəlz/
plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something
From this reading He seated himself on a projection of the rocks, whence he gave no other signs of consciousness than by the struggles of his spirit, as manifested in frequent and heavy sighs.
suddenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌdən/
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Smothered voices were next heard, as though men called to each other in the bowels of the earth, when a sudden light flashed upon those without, and laid bare the much-prized secret of the place.
sweetadjectiveUS /swiːt/
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He seated himself on a projection of the rocks, whence he gave no other signs of consciousness than by the struggles of his spirit, as manifested in frequent and heavy sighs.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
ThosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Smothered voices were next heard, as though men called to each other in the bowels of the earth, when a sudden light flashed upon those without, and laid bare the much-prized secret of the place.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Smothered voices were next heard, as though men called to each other in the bowels of the earth, when a sudden light flashed upon those without, and laid bare the much-prized secret of the place.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
voicesnounUS /ˈvɔɪsəz/
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Smothered voices were next heard, as though men called to each other in the bowels of the earth, when a sudden light flashed upon those without, and laid bare the much-prized secret of the place.
walesnounUS /weɪlz/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; during Roman times the region was known as Cambria
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At the further extremity of a narrow, deep cavern in the rock, whose length appeared much extended by the perspective and the nature of the light by which it was seen, was seated the scout, holding a blazing knot of pine.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Smothered voices were next heard, as though men called to each other in the bowels of the earth, when a sudden light flashed upon those without, and laid bare the much-prized secret of the place.
whenceadverbUS /wens/
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading He seated himself on a projection of the rocks, whence he gave no other signs of consciousness than by the struggles of his spirit, as manifested in frequent and heavy sighs.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At the further extremity of a narrow, deep cavern in the rock, whose length appeared much extended by the perspective and the nature of the light by which it was seen, was seated the scout, holding a blazing knot of pine.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading At the further extremity of a narrow, deep cavern in the rock, whose length appeared much extended by the perspective and the nature of the light by which it was seen, was seated the scout, holding a blazing knot of pine.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Smothered voices were next heard, as though men called to each other in the bowels of the earth, when a sudden light flashed upon those without, and laid bare the much-prized secret of the place.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
worshipverbUS /ˈwɜːrʃəp/
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
ZionnounUS /ˈzaɪən/
originally a stronghold captured by David (the 2nd king of the Israelites); above it was built a temple and later the name extended to the whole hill; finally it became a synonym for the city of Jerusalem
From this reading “Those strains that once did sweet in Zion glide; He wales a portion with judicious care; And ‘Let us worship God’, he says, with solemn air.”—Burns Heyward and his female companions witnessed this mysterious movement with secret uneasiness; for, though the conduct of the white man had hitherto been above reproach, his rude equipments, blunt address, and strong antipathies, together with the character of his silent associates, were all causes for exciting distrust in minds that had been so recently alarmed by Indian treachery.
